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  • Why are the canals in Venice drying up? End-shutdown

    Why are the canals in Venice drying up?

End-shutdown

    Can you imagine Venice without its iconic waters? After a winter of little snow and rain, a record low tide of -62 centimeters above mean sea level has emptied some of the ancient city’s 150 canals. This has stranded some boats and gondolas and has complicated essential and emergency services. Last summer, northern Italy announced […]